President Jackson, Senate Dem Leaders release statement in support of Bates Workers

AUGUSTA — Today, workers at Bates College in Lewiston announced their intention to form a union, the Bates Educators & Staff Organization (BESO), with the Maine Service Employees Association (MSEA-SEIU Local 1989). Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, and Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, released the following statements […]

Jackson earns high mark for voting record from state employees

President Jackson met with MSEA-SEIU members in June to express his support for a fair contract. AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, earned a perfect score from the Maine State Employees Association for his 2021 voting record to support state workers and public employees.    “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, working Mainers have been there […]